The number one thing that self-taught designers get wrong about graphic design? That their main goal is to make things look pretty. Here’s what you should focus on instead to create better graphics and more effective results for your clients.
Read MoreI’m all for making design more accessible, but the problem with Canva is that it limits the value you can provide to your client (which also limits the amount you can charge them!). So today I want to share a few things you can do to quit relying on the same overused Canva templates that are all over Instagram.
Read MoreAs a designer, your portfolio is your resume, and it’s the number one reason why you will – or won’t – book jobs. Here are the top five reasons why your portfolio isn’t closing the deal!
Read MoreYour graphic design portfolio is your most powerful tool when it comes to booking clients and projects that you love – but only if you follow this one simple rule!
Read MoreIt’s hard to know where to start building a graphic design portfolio when you don’t have much design experience. Here are 4 ways to build a design portfolio you love so you can book your dream clients!
Read MoreYour portfolio can make or break your success as a graphic designer – it’s essentially your graphic design resume. So before you start sending your work to potential employers, make sure you’re not making these common portfolio mistakes!
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that cursive fonts are one of the most popular trends in typography right now. And it’s not hard to see why! Check out my top 5 tips for effectively using cursive fonts in your designs.
If you're learning graphic design and want to up-level your graphic design aesthetic right from the get-go, this is the post for you. Click through to learn the graphic design principles they only teach you in school.
Read MoreI want each and every one of you to be killer designers. But, depending on your graphic design experience, you may still be making a few of these mistakes that DIY graphic designers make. Luckily, they're all super easy to fix, so click through to find out if you're making these mistakes too!
Read MoreDrop shadows are ugly. There - I said it. BUT, luckily I am here to keep you up-to-date on trends of the design world! So here are a few variations of your average drop shadow that are actually cool to use.
Read MoreIs your typography helping or hindering your designs? Check out these top rules to follow and mistakes to avoid in order to unify your graphics, look professional and attract your target audience.
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